I interviewed last Friday, in Austin, for a job that would be very good for, not only my career, but my hapiness in that I would finally be able to relocate to Austin.

I have heard only very little feedback... when I inquired... so I am anxious.

In the meantime I have been recollecting music that was a part of my college days and I have rediscovered REM.

I think I have seen REM at least 8, maybe 10 times (I lost count). Two of the times I saw them in 1983 and 1984 I was able to hang out with them after the show. I know this is cliche, but music was very exciting in those days. I have to say that their music is just as relevant today as it was 20+ years ago.

Two of my most favorite albums at this time are Green and Document.

I remember reading that Orange Crush was somewhat relevant to George Bush, Sr's war-hungry policy and here 20 years later, it is just as relevant. Also they sing about California as if it is a distant memory. Tool's "learn to swim" mantra comes to mind... maybe it's the same sentiment?

Holy crap! I just reviewed all my job boards today for jobs in Austin, TX; on Monster, there were a total of three jobs listed and only one of those has not been removed from posting. On Dice, there were the usual battery of agency positions and the one I applied for this morning resulted in an immediate response saying that they are no longer posting this position.

My goal has been to at least apply for one position each weekday. This is the first day I have not been able to meet that goal.